Coming June 26!
https://www.outfilm.pl/cubby
Indy Film Fest, Podcast, and Poland!
Mark’s feature film, CUBBY, just made a distribution deal with Poland! More details coming soon!
Also, GHOST BIKE just finished a 3 week streaming engagement in competition at the Indy Film Fest in Indianapolis, IN. A Q&A with fellow producer and actress, Carly Blane, occurred with other filmmakers from around the world.
And lastly, Mark was the main interview for a new podcast MY LIFE IS A FILM FESTIVAL. Now streamable on Apple, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts!
“In the inaugural episode of My Life is a Film Festival, filmmaker Mark Blane joins host Eric Bilitch to discuss- among other things- growing up gay in rural Indiana, major influences in creating his breakout feature film debut, Cubby, and why a solitary double feature in Copenhagen is his most memorable cinema experience.
Start your week off right by joining host filmmaker Eric Bilitch every Monday for a new interview with a film industry professional. We’ll discuss their life, creative journey, and career- all while curating each guests’ own personal FILM FESTIVAL.”
Ghost Bike TEASER Release
Check out the the 40 second clip for Mark’s new film.
"Ghost Bike" World Premieres at the Academy Qualifying Pan African Film Festival
Mark directed, wrote, and acts in this 20 minute film alongside Tamara Tunie, Mike Doyle, and fellow producer, Carly Blane. The film is executive produced by Jenna Mack and Charles Tolbert. Edited by Max Ethan Miller. Original Score by Jon Natchez and Sound Mix/Design by Pulsar Studios.
The festival takes place from Feb 28-March 14 virtually. Tickets and more info can be found at www.Paff.org
Acting Reel - 2020 - including Little Voice, Ghost Bike, & Cubby
MiamiArt Review: What to Watch: 4 Streaming Comedies Promise Laughs, 'Palm Springs' Pleases, 'Cubby' Charms
“But “Cubby” gets just about everything right, thanks to its committed cast and its makers’ indefatigable creativity.”
“Cubby”: If you want to buck the trends and seek out a comedy that feels fresh and vibrant, look no further than this endearing first feature from star/screenwriter/co-director Mark Blane. Reminiscent of a '90s/early '00s indie New York comedy, the film leads with its characters' quirks before unearthing an array of layers, including a frank yet loopy portrait of living with mental illness, all within its compact 83-minute running time.
For the full review, go here.
Season Finale Airs August 21st on Apple TV+ (Mark performs a Hamilton song!)
Behind the Scenes of of Mark's new project: "Ghost Bike"
While “Ghost Bike” is in color correction, and being scored by Grammy winning musician Jon Natchez of The War on Drugs, here is a behind the scenes look at Ghost Bike with director/actor, Mark Blane, and star Tamara Tunie.
Photograph by Stephen K. Mack
Tamara Tunie as “Fran”
Mark directing a scene with Tamara Tunie and Mike Doyle.
Bottom two photos by Samantha Blinn
Episode 6 and 7 Now Streaming of Little Voice!
Episode 6 includes a scene with Mark Blane, Chuck Cooper, and Brittany O’Grady.
Episode 7 includes a scene with Mark Blane, Becky Ann Baker, Kevin Valdez, and Brittany O’Grady.
"Actor, director Mark Blane talks 'Little Voice' Apple TV+ series"
Click images below to jump to the video!
https://www.pix11.com/news/morning/actor-director-mark-blane-talks-little-voice-apple-tv-series
Episode 4 of Little Voice Released!
Episode 4 is a good one! June Squibb! Luke Kirby! And a gorgeous new song “King of the Lost Boys” by Sara Bareilles and sung by Brittany O’Grady. And as always, some good humor from the boys at Schaller House as Louie prepares to be an usher for a Broadway show.
Photo by Greg Endries.
Still from Season 1 Episode 2: Mark Blane and Brittany O’Grady in “Little Voice,” now streaming on Apple TV+.
LITTLE VOICE IS RELEASED (Episodes 1-3 streaming now!)
Mark Blane as “Zack” in the LITTLE VOICE Pilot Episode “I Don’t Know”
From left to right: Andrew Duff (“Ted”), Mark Blane (“Zack”), Brittany O’Grady (“Bess”), and Sam Lazarus (“Phil”)
Mark Appears as Recurring Role in New BAD ROBOT Television Series out July 10
Only on AppleTV+ July 10th
New Episodes Every Friday
First Look Photo Courtesy of AppleTV+ via Hollywood Reporter
Little Voice Press breaks here:
PARASITE, HONEYLAND, and CUBBY WIN BIG AT CHLOTRUDIS 2020 AWARDS
The society’s most prestigious award, the Buried Treasure, went to CUBBY, a black comedy from debut director/screenwriter Mark Blane who also stars in the film as an eccentric, naive 20-something as he fumbles his way towards a new life in the Big Apple. Getting by as a babysitter when not getting high with his roommates, he reverts to childhood fantasies of his personal gay superhero as he struggles against the biggest hurdle to his goals: himself.”
'Ghost Bike' Cast Announced & Press Release
For press release, click here.
Mark Directs/Writes His Follow-Up Film ... That's a wrap! →
More to come soon :)
Mark Blane and Ben Mankoff Nominated for "Buried Treasue" Award at Chlotrudis →
“In the Society’s most prestigious category, the Buried Treasure, the nominees are: Mexico’s THE CHAMBERMAID, following a day in the life of a hotel housekeeper; CUBBY, about a gay illustrator struggling to find himself and career in New York; FAST COLOR, a superhero dystopian story writ small, through one family’s reunion; the chaotic comedy GIVE ME LIBERTY that tracks one day’s work for a Russian immigrant medical transport driver in Milwaukee; and UNDER THE SILVER LAKE, a post modern noir comedy drama set in LA starring Andrew Garfield.”
Mark on CheddarTV at the New York Stock Exchange
“In the brand new film, 'Cubby,' a young creative moves from the Midwest to New York City after tricking his mother into believing he scored a job at a prestigious art gallery. The reality? He's babysitting for a wealth Brooklyn family and one of his closest confidants was conjured from an LSD-laced cupcake. Actress Patricia Richardson and actor, co-director, writer and producer, Mark Blane, joined Cheddar to discuss.”
Cubby Extended 1 More Week in NY Cinemas! plus DVD Cover Revealed :)
Happy to announce our lil film got extended 1 MORE WEEK at Cinema Village due to popular demand! A big success for an indie of our status and size!
Thanks for coming out to the arthouse cinema!
You have until November 14 to see it 11am daily.
VOD and All Digital Platforms on Nov 12!
BUILD with Mark Blane, Patricia Richardson, and Ben Mankoff 10/25/19
Patricia Richardson explains how filming "Cubby" with her on-screen son, Mark Blane, (along with episodes of "Glee") helped her to comprehend who her real-life son is.